Self Care Ideas and Activities For a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul

A few years ago, I was very busy with my work and in taking care of my loved ones, I used to not have time for myself. After a few days, I felt stressful and was not satisfied with myself. Then I decided to slow down and I started doing activities which I love like Gardening on Sundays, reading a good book at night, I started giving some time for myself and then I could see a lot of changes in myself. I became more productive, more confident, my self-esteem has increased and I became a better caretaker.

Self-care routine keeps your mind, body and soul healthy. I would say that everyone should have a self-care routine even when your to-do list is very long.

To read more about self-care routine read my article How to start self-care routine. 

Here is a list of ideas and activities which you can add to your self-care routine checklist. 


Self Care Ideas and Activities For a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul




50 Self-care ideas and activities


The first 10 are very important to make sure you follow every day.

  1. Go for a solo walk.
  2. Drink more water.
  3. Do yoga, pilates or any exercise.
  4. Finish this sentence every day after you wake up:" I love myself because ________".
  5. Meditate once a day.
  6. Make your bed after you wake up.
  7. Stop talking to toxic people.
  8. Go to bed early.
  9. Start writing your thoughts in your journal.
  10. Have a gratitude journal.
    Self Care Ideas and Activities For a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul


  11. Find a new hobby.
  12. Listen to good podcasts and music.
  13. Do gardening.
  14. Learn something new online.
  15. Learn how to knit or crochet.
  16. Clean up your room.
  17. Read at least 4 pages of a book in a day.
  18. Don't use social media once a day in a week.
  19. Go swimming, hiking or camping.
  20. Schedule a massage.
  21. Make a smoothie.
  22. Learn to play a new game.
  23. Go on holiday.
  24. Buy flowers for yourself.
  25. Pamper yourself with manicure and pedicure.
  26. Take a long shower using scented products, put on clothes that make you feel better.
  27. Look at your old photos.
  28. Call or meet your old friends or relatives.
  29. Try nail art.
  30. Buy an adult colouring book and crayons.
  31. Dance
  32. Look at sunrise or sunset.
  33. Read motivational quotes.
  34. Put on a face mask.
  35. Sit on a park bench and watch people.
  36. Watch your favourite TV show.
  37. Have a hair cut.
  38. Bake cookies and share with others.
  39. Paint or doodle
  40. Write a letter to your friend.
  41. Photograph the sunset.
  42. Compliment a stranger and say kind words to others.
  43. Look for positive news.
  44. Tell I love myself.
  45. Look at stars and clouds.
  46. Decorate your bedroom.
  47. Take a small break between your work.
  48. Click beautiful pictures of yourself or your surroundings.
  49. Try aromatherapy.
  50. Pray every day.  
    Self Care Ideas and Activities For a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul

 Even those who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression can follow these Self care ideas.

Include these self-care ideas in your self-care routine.

Create your own Self-care checklist, add your activities in the column and the rows are for days, tick the days when you have completed your activities and check the blanks after a week or month and try not to have any blanks next time.


Self Care Ideas and Activities For a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul


It is not necessary to include all these ideas in your routine because you don't want to make this another stress for you. Take the ideas which you like and include them in your self-care routine. Follow your Self-care routine through consistency and regular practice. 


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